Two people suffer from smoke inhalation after Benaroya Lane apartment fire

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Two people are being treated for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire on Benaroya Lane this afternoon.

Huntsville firefighters were called to Malibu Apartments at 8003 Benaroya Lane about 4:30 p.m.

The fire was out moments after firefighters arrived, but HEMSI paramedics were called to treat at least two people with minor complications from smoke inhalation, according to firefighters at the scene.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Investigators will search the building for the cause once the building has cooled.